The album immediately signals a departure from tradition with a six-minute opening track featuring synth-driven melodies and entirely clean vocals, drawing comparisons to David Bowie and Radiohead. This spirit of exploration continues throughout:
Despite the "soft-spoken" moments, the band doesn’t abandon its roots. Ragers like "Hivemind," and "The Dying Song (Time to Sing)" satisfy long-time "Maggots" with aggressive blast beats, monstrous screams, and Sid Wilson's signature turntable scratching. "H377" in particular has been described as an "auditory apocalypse" that channels the raw energy of the band's earlier work. Mixed Critical Reception ALBUM REVIEW: Slipknot - The End, So Far - Boolin Tunes
Features prog-rock elements and is often cited as having one of the strongest guitar solos and melodic choruses on the record. Classic Brutality